Senior Operations Research Analyst

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will apply operations research, mathematical modeling, and other methods to support the development, and interpretation of information to assist organizational leaders with decision-making, policy formulation, and various managerial functions.  Collects and analyzes data and develops decision support software, services, or products using the latest technology.  Leads and works with team members to conduct research studies to optimize work processes and enhance operations.

 Responsibilities:

Analysis

• Applies knowledge of operations research, mathematics, and analytical techniques to assigned work
• Seeks clarification of management objectives as necessary
• Leads and works with team members to perform analyses
• Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned by higher level analysts
• Performs special research tasks designed to enhance knowledge of work processes
• Prioritize and perform work tasks in support of projects assigned by higher level analysts
• Assist with studies to evaluate, inform, and improve decision-analytic models
• Applies modeling and simulation (M&S) as necessary to develop data for analysis and insights for management decisions

Communication

• Documents problem analysis using M&S, or other decision-support systems
• Prepares briefings and papers as necessary to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Deliver presentations to peers and customers on ideas, techniques, and results

Innovation

• Seek and share creative solutions to problems

Technical Expertise

• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or other technical degree requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics to include calculus
• Experience in research and analysis as well as application of operations research techniques
• 5 years or more analytic experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Federal Security clearance is required.
  

 Preferred Skills and Experience:

• SAS
• SPSS
• Java
• Tableau
• R
• Python
• MS Office & VBA
• Experience within the DoD or as a Defense Contractor working as an analyst

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits